Covington-Certified Surgical Tech
About The Position
Ochsner Health, a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech. Since 1942, Ochsner has been committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating, and is recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years. The organization cares for over 1.5 million people annually with a workforce of more than 38,000 team members. This role involves assisting in surgical procedures competently and professionally, ensuring the proper handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and guaranteeing their availability for surgical procedures. The Certified Surgical Tech will also scrub for surgical procedures and perform duties as assigned by a registered nurse. The position requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description provides a summary of primary duties and responsibilities, which are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification
- Certification in Surgical Technology
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
- Good organizational skills
- Good time management skills and ability to be self directed
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting
- Basic analytical experience
Responsibilities
- Assist in procedures competently and professionally
- Ensure appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Ensure availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures
- Scrub for surgical procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse (RN)
- Perform direct patient care duties, including assisting physicians during procedures
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the department
- Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials
- Adapt to change in a positive constructive manner
- Ensure cleanliness and/disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
